A 2015 Victorian Inquiry into Labour Hire and Insecure Work found evidence of exploitation of workers in the labour hire industry. The Inquiry resulted in many recommendations including the establishment of a labour hire licensing scheme in Victoria to protect vulnerable labour hire workers. With new legislation coming into play later this year, this article explains the effects on the industry.

July 1 is the beginning of the new financial year; bringing with it new legislation. This article sets out key minimum wage and superannuation thresholds and other key figures relevant for workplace laws.